Patents by Inventor Ingolf Eichmann

Ingolf Eichmann has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device and method for determining the oscillatory behavior of a brake lining in the field of motor vehicles
    Patent number: 8528392
    Abstract: A device (1) and a method are provided for determining the oscillatory behavior of a brake lining (3) for a motor vehicle. The device (1) has a mounting device (2) for mounting a brake lining (3) and a securing device (6) for securing a brake disk model (7) assigned to the brake lining (3) so that the brake lining (3) can be brought to bear with the brake disk model (7) against a contact face (8). A pretensioning device (9) is coupled to the mounting device (2) and/or to the securing device (6) so that the brake lining (3) can be pressed against the brake disk model (7) with a pressure force (10, 10?) predetermined in terms of absolute value and direction. An excitation device (13, 13?) is provided for exciting oscillations of the brake disk model (7) and/or the brake lining (3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Dr. Ing. H.C. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Claus Thomas, Matthias Leber, Ingolf Eichmann
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE OSCILLATORY BEHAVIOR OF A BRAKE LINING IN THE FIELD OF MOTOR VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20110239741
    Abstract: A device (1) and a method are provided for determining the oscillatory behavior of a brake lining (3) for a motor vehicle. The device (1) has a mounting device (2) for mounting a brake lining (3) and a securing device (6) for securing a brake disk model (7) assigned to the brake lining (3) so that the brake lining (3) can be brought to bear with the brake disk model (7) against a contact face (8). A pretensioning device (9) is coupled to the mounting device (2) and/or to the securing device (6) so that the brake lining (3) can be pressed against the brake disk model (7) with a pressure force (10, 10?) predetermined in terms of absolute value and direction. An excitation device (13, 13?) is provided for exciting oscillations of the brake disk model (7) and/or the brake lining (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: DR. ING. H.C.F. PORSCHE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Claus Thomas, Matthias Leber, Ingolf Eichmann